I would like to announce that the National Holocaust Monument will be open this winter. Canadians will be able to reflect on the horrors committed against the 6 million Jewish victims & others while paying tribute to the survivors. Thank you to @CIJAinfo@LevittMichael & @NCC_CCNpic.twitter.com/6GufP5qN6X

The National Capital Commission announced last month that the monument, which opened just a month earlier, would close for the winter — as is the case for most other NCC monuments — to avoid the risk of damage from snow-clearing operations.

The monument, which took 10 years to come to fruition, was originally designed to include a roof and a snow-melting system, but both were eliminated from the design to save money.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walks past a poster with a view of the National Holocaust Monument during its site dedication, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Jewish groups and opposition parties questioned why the federal government, which paid roughly half the $9 million cost of the monument, couldn't find a way to keep it open year-round after so much time and expense went into its creation.

The snow issue was a second a embarrassment for the government involving the monument. The original dedication plaque for the structure made no mention of the Jewish people in its description of the atrocities carried out by the Nazis during the Second World War; it had to be re-written.

We’re grateful for this announcement. Much appreciation to @melaniejoly & @LevittMichael for responding to the concerns raised by CIJA. Given that the monument's purpose is Holocaust remembrance and education, it’s appropriate that Canadians have access to this site all year. https://t.co/DSCczajaoL

Announcing Friday that the monument will be open year-round, Joly tweeted: "Canadians will be able to reflect on the horrors committed against the 6 million Jewish victims & others while paying tribute to the survivors."

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs tweeted its appreciation.

"Given that the monument's purpose is Holocaust remembrance and education, it's appropriate that Canadians have access to this site all year."